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ACCEPTANCE RATE

92.17%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

86%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

21:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

4

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$9,173

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Humboldt State University prepares students for careers as case managers, psychiatric technicians, career counselors, and rehabilitation specialists. The program focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Program courses include: principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Humboldt State University

249 Lambert Rd, Carpinteria, CA

Humboldt State University, a public institution, offers a variety of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Arcata, California, it resides in a rural setting for students to study in. HSU has a yearly student enrollment of around seven thousand.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including:

  • Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Visual And Performing Arts
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Health And Clinical Professions

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to Humboldt State University. Scores within the range of 19 to 25 on the ACT or 910 to 1150 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for acceptance. HSU has an admissions rate of around 83% of which only 17% decided to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at humboldt.edu.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay close to $7,800 and out-of-state residents pay $20,000 for the year. The cost of on-campus housing is about $5,700 per year. Students enrolled at HSU may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The HSU Lumberjacks participate in a number of athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

  • Basketball (NCAA Division II)
  • Football (NCAA Division II)
  • Rowing (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to view more about HSU may check out their website at http://www.humboldt.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Humboldt State University has offered the following degree levels for students:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Bachelor's Degree183
Master's Degree38

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male71
Female150

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian2
Asian10
Black5
Hispanic78
White94
Multiple Races12
Non Resident Alien3
Unknown17

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Psychology program at Humboldt State University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

School Psychologists

Description

Investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, school psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
    • Average Hourly Rate: $42.44
    • Average Annual Salary: $88270

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Description

Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, industrial-organizational psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.1% from 2014 to 2024

Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists

Description

Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to diagnose and treat disorders of higher cerebral functioning.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, neuropsychologists and clinical neuropsychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.8% from 2014 to 2024

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates Humboldt State University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Humboldt State University may provide services like:

  • Online classes
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Student employment
  • Assisting students to find work
  • Child care

Intercollegiate Athletics

Humboldt State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc)
  • Football (Great Northwest Athletic Conference)
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball